Monday, 27 July 2015

How can I find high quality essential oils?

The essential oil marketplace remains somewhat unorganized.
We feel there is a genuine lack of guidance in this niche with too many people
claiming to be the best. Before we jump into the discussion, please make sure
that you realize essential oils are plant oils with a strong aroma. These are
not diluted oils. Many essential oils can be mixed to create a more aromatic
blend and stronger therapeutic properties. Essential
oils are usually meant for external applications. Now that we
have summarized the basics, let us proceed towards the art of finding high
quality essential oils…

Every Oil that Relieves Symptoms is Not Pure Essential Oil

For starters, don't get misled by terms like
therapeutic grade essential oils. This does not mean greater purity. It does
not guarantee that you are buying the best. Similarly, different certifications
for purity don't mean that the essential oils have been fully tested for
purity. You need to understand that therapeutic uses of essential oils is a
globally accepted fact but it does not fall within the realm of healthcare or
pharmaceutical certification. If an aromatic oil helps you relax or get rid of
congestion, it does not mean that it has cured your problem. Advertisers who
claim an essential oil to be of high quality because it can resolve some common
symptoms, like headache, are trying to oversell the product!

Read Labels Closely

The next step lies in carefully reading the
label. Don't get fooled by big fonts and colorful logos or penetrative
advertising that brands use today. When you are buying essential oils, you are
actually paying for pure organic ingredients. Many fraudulent manufacturers use
mere essence or traces of the essential oil with the remaining composition
containing cheaper ingredients. To ensure you reading the label correctly, try
to locate the botanical Latin names. If you are looking for Peppermint
Essential Oil, the scientific term, Mentha piperita, along with its composition
percentage should be clearly listed!

We insist that you purchase
essential oils procured from verifiable sources. Many illegal
warehouses rebrand second-grade stuff and sell it at a profit. Don't be fooled
by the promise of very low prices. Essential oils have never been priced
cheaply. It takes expertise and handling of rare herbs and plants to extract
the smallest, useful amount of an essential oil.